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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.17, 523.91 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.17, 523.91 and 132.90 is: 199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.17 : 523.91 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.17/523.91 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.17x = 523.91 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.17x = 69,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,629.44/349.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.41

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